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Learn how to bead - find out about all the major beadwork stitches and how to do them! Links to free resources about learning beadwork.
Glitter Glow Beading
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Learn Beadwork Links
- About Beadwork
- A great place to start learning about many stitches!
- Ruby's Jewelry Design & Beadwork
- On this site you will find many lovely patterns to get started beading.
- Beadwrangler Samplers
- Instructions for many bead stitches.
Netting
Netting gives an open lacey effect. Other names for this stitch include Victorian Lace and Mexican Lace. There are two ways of doing netting - horizontal and vertical. There is also a form of netting used by the Saraguro people of South America that instead of going through beads, loops the thread between beads. Learn Netted Beadwork
- Making Bead Netting Samples No 1
- Bead netting is lacy, soft, often undulating and has open areas between the beading. Bead netting can be used to make jewelry, embellish clothing and other ...
- Making Bead Netting Samples No 2
- Bead netting is lacy, soft, often undulating and has open areas between the beading. Bead netting can be used to make jewelry, embellish clothing and other ...
- Beaded Netting, African Helix and Other Beaded Netting Variations
- Free Bead Patterns for Beaded Netting, African Helix and Other Beaded Netting Variations.
- Bead Netting Instruction
- This is the instruction on bead netting technique or some times called the Mexican Lace (horizontal netting), lattice and mesh stitch (usually vertical).
- Free 3-Bead Netting Tutorial
- Step 4 Now that your thread is coming out of the "center" bead in one of your nets, put on 3 beads and string thru the "center" bead in the next net. ...
- Beltana's Beads -- Tubular Net Stitch
- Net stitch is a pretty, lacy stitch that works up very quickly. ... The bead count is adequate to create a miniature amulet bag, which I usually sell as ...
- Making Bead Netting Samples No 3
- Sir Anthony began a fashion fad which resulted in Van Dyke bead netting becoming most popular during the Victorian era for jewelry and as embellishment of ...
Peyote Stitch
Peyote stitch (also known as Gourd Stitch) can be done even-count or odd-count, in flat, flat round, and tubular ways. It can also be done in 2-drop or 3-drop versions. Some of the things it can be used to make are amulet bags, earrings, bracelets, vessels, and in any 3-D form. Learn Peyote Stitch
- EVEN & ODD COUNT FLAT PEYOTE STITCH
- Now that I've lulled you into a false sense of security let's tackle the more difficult form of Flat Peyote stitch.! Just follow the numbers and you'll have ...
- Beltana's Beads--Tubular Peyote Stitch
- I use tubular peyote stitch to make amulet bags. It can also be used to decorate any kind of cylinder such as keychains, bottles, lighters, quartz crystals, ...
- Peyote Stitch Instruction
- We have instructions on beading with even count flat peyote stitch, odd count flat peyote stitch and tubular peyote stitch. Choose the instruction you are ...
- Peyote Stitch Beading Tutorials and Lessons
- Looking for a tutprals on Peyote Stitch beading and all the variations of it? Here's a listing of several different ways to work Peyote Stitch in beading.
- Peyote Stitch - Even Count Flat
- Picot Edging You can add a picot edging to either side of a piece of flat peyote stitch while you are working the length by simply adding an extra bead when ...
- Beadwork Projects: Peyote Stitch Earrings
- This sweet tassel-style earring illustrates the basics of round peyote stitch. If you're new to beading, start here. If you're an experienced beader, ...
Brick Stitch
Brick stitch is a method where the beads are stacked upright offset like bricks. The thread is threaded through the loop of thread from the beads below, no beads are gone through. There is a method to do brick stitch that involves going through beads. Brick stitch can be done flat, tubular, and round flat. Learn Brick Stitch
- Brick Stitch Instructions - Kimberly Chapman's Beading
- Kimberly Chapman's beading information, including instructions, free patterns, and gallery.
- Beltana's Beads -- Cheyenne Stitch Instructions
- But, from here on, you should use seeds until you understand the stitch. Brick stitch can be done using all bugles, but it's easier if you've done the ...
- The Other Brick Stitch
- The Other Brick Stitch tutorial plus free bead pattern.
- Aunt Molly's Beadwork Projects: Brick Stitch Beaded Earrings
- An Easy Brick Stitch Earring. This earring pattern is so simple, it takes only an ... If you've never done brick stitch before, check out these websites: ...
- Brick Stitch Instruction
- We have instructions on beading with flat brick stitch, circular brick stitch and Tubular brick stitch. Choose the instruction you are looking for or if you ...
- INTRO - BRICK STITCH - Chapter 8 - Guide to Beadwork
- The Brick stitch is a very beautiful and majestic stitch. It is very versatile and a favorite of many beaders. You can make a diamond-shaped earring if you ...
- Brick Stitch History
- Brick Stitch is a very old beading stitch. It is a relative to peyote stitch. Both brick stitch samplers can be made using peyote stitch if the patterns ...
- Topical Index - Brick Stitch - Beadwork
- A listing of brick stitch projects and instructions, from your Mining Company Guide.
Herringbone Stitch
Herringbone stitch is an African stitch and is otherwise known as Ndebele weave, after the Ndebele tribe. Learn Herringbone Stitch
- Making Herringbone Samples No 1
- Beaders have been using the herringbone stitch for several years. ... Beadwork, Winter 1998 issue, Beaded Quilt in herringbone stitch designed by Jean ...
- Herringbone aka Ndebele Stitch Free Bead Patterns
- List of free bead patterns for Herringbone stitch, also known as Ndebele Stitch.
- Free Herringbone Stitch Beading Project Instructions
- Free curvy herringbone stitch pattern.
- Ndebele chain directions
- Ndebele Chain Directions from No Easy Beads.
- Herringbone a la SweetPeas
- A variation on herringbone stitch called plaited herringbone stitch.
- Herringbone twist
- Herringbone Twist Bracelet by Robyn
- Beaded Herringbone Cord - Free Bead Pattern
- Free bead pattern for Beaded Herringbone Cord aka Ndebele Weave using using Delica beads
- Tubular Herringbone Classroom
- Basic Tubular Herringbone (Ndebele) Stitch Classroom
- Free Herringbone Beading Tutorial
- Free herringbone beading tutorial from Whimbeads.
Right Angle Weave
Right angle weave is so called as the beads are woven so that they are at right angles to each other. This stitch can be done using a single needle or double needles where it is also known as cross-weaving. Learn Right Angle Weave
- Right Angle Weave Instruction
- We have instructions on beading with flat right angle weave, Tubular right angle weave and increasing or decreasing the right angle weave.
- Making Right Angle Weave Samples No 1
- Making Current Samples Right Angle Weave Part I
- Beadaroo right angle weave
- Right Angle Weave instructions
- Beadnik 's tubular right angle weave
- Tubular Right Angle Weave using two needles.
- Bead Dancing - Right Angle Weave Instructions
- Right Angle Weave Single Needle Method
- RIGHT-ANGLE WEAVE
- Right-angle weave tutorial.
- Right Angle Weave Bracelet
- Right Angle Weave Bracelet
- Spiral Rope
- Right angle weave spiral rope.
Square Stitch
Square stitch gives the same appearance as loomed beadwork without using a loom. Learn Square Stitch
- Square Stitch Instruction
- We have instructions on beading with flat square stitch, Tubular square stitch, increasing the square stitch and decreasing the square stitch.
- Square Stitch Instructions by Kate McKinnon: Lapidary Journal Step-by-Step
- Square stitch bracelet.
- Standard Square Stitch Beading Tutorial
- Learn Standard Square Stitch beading with this great tutorial
- Making Square Stitch Samples No 1
- Making Square Stitch Samples Part I - includes circular square stitch.
- Square Stitch Tube Necklace
- Use Square Stitch and seed beads to create this slinky and smooth beaded necklace
Other Stitches
This is all the stitches that don't fit in the other categories! Links to Other Beading Stitches
- St Petersburg Chain
- St Petersburg chain instructions by Maria.
- Diamond Stitch
- Diamond stitch tutorial by Kathy Rice.
- Double Diamond Stitch
- A variation on diamond stitch by Robyn.
- Bead on the Beach
- Two variations on Nepal Stitch/Biva chain, including with flowers or with berries.
- Lakota chain
- Lakota chain is a beading stitch from the book Indian Bead-Weaving patterns.
Reader Feedback
GlitterGlowBeading wrote...
in reply to Sandy Try the Bead on the Beach link above, the plain Nepal/Biva stitch is the same just without flowers or berries. Hope that helps!
Posted June 04, 2009
Lensmaster
Sandy wrote
Does anyone know a website for the Biva (Nepal) chain stitch (FREE)? I have been searching for a tutorial and the one that keeps coming up was on Hometown and has been shut down. I would appreciate any help. Thanks
Posted June 04, 2009
Lensmaster
Lorraine wrote
Hi, thanks for this great site, I love it. Wish I knew about it sooner. Thanks for sharing your info with us. Greetings Lorraine, Trinity Designer Jewellery
Posted May 27, 2009
jaye3000 wrote...
This is really cool...neat idea for projects with my girls- thanks!
Posted April 21, 2009
Lensmaster
Vini wrote
Your site has helped me lot. Thanx a lot. Instructions are very easy to follow
Posted February 02, 2009
by GlitterGlowBeading
Hi I'm Emma, I'm 31 and I love beading!! I have been beading for at least seven years and love to learn new stitches.
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